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X, a mother, along with her daughter, Y was shopping in a departmental store, named. "All the Necessities". Y slipped 5 lipsticks in the bag of her mother. They were apprehended by the security staff of the store and after one hour both were handed over to the police. Y was convicted for theft but X was acquitted. X sued for false imprisonment by the store.

A. X would succeed as she was not found guilty

B. X would not succeed as there was a lawful justification for her detention, as the stolen goods were found in her bag

C. X would succeed as she did not steal and she was not aware that stolen goods were placed in her bag

D. Both X and her daughter Y can sue the store as they have no business to detain

Answer: Option B


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